the study explores which approach is better in addressing misinfo within the health sector, it suggests that for practical use two issues must be considered, 1 the sidedness, i.e. the narrative of the story having one side or two sides, and 2 the audience. it recommends that a one sided story to an audience with no prior experience with the topic discussed (such as E-Cigarettes) is the best way to correct misinfo.
Title
Countering the “Harmless E-Cigarette” Myth: The Interplay of Message Format, Message Sidedness, and Prior Experience With E-Cigarette Use in Misinformation Correction
Summary
َAuthor
Wang, Weirui ; Huang, Yan
Year
2021
َThematic Area
Health
Topic
Misinformation and Correction
Country
Albania
Region
North America
Misinformation Combatting
Combatting Strategies
Place Published
LOS ANGELES
Publisher
Sage
Journal
Science Communication
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/1075547020974384
URL
https://doi.org/10.1177/1075547020974384
APA 7th End Text Citation
Wang, W., & Huang, Y. (2021). Countering the “Harmless E-Cigarette” Myth: The Interplay of Message Format, Message Sidedness, and Prior Experience With E-Cigarette Use in Misinformation Correction. Science Communication, 43(2), 170–198. https://doi.org/10.1177/1075547020974384